Thomsonite and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.25-2.40
3.32-3.43
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Thomsonite and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Thomsonite and Bustamite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Thomsonite and Bustamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Thomsonite and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thomsonite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thomsonite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thomsonite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.